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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,595

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $26,410
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325  
Cargo net 50 50 50 40
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 45
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125  
Premium Package       1,650
Suspension Package       500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260  
Cargo net 40 40 40 32
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 36
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100  
Premium Package       1,417
Suspension Package       430
Options (change) 600 600 600 2,235
Options (change) 480 480 480 1,915
Destination 995 995 995 750
Total Price $28,595 $31,645 $34,195 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,897
Model Year2021202120212010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,595$31,645$34,195$29,395
Adjustments for Features-4,880-6,580-6,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,715$25,065$27,615$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2021202120212010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,700$11,400$11,400$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$6,580$6,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-252-307-2840

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20212010
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.3 in91.7 in
Length183.5 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height56.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,101 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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